Technician- Contingent

Job Purpose

Responsible for building and rebuilding of Honda’s racing chassis/vehicles and hybrid systems including quality control checks and final fitting of new parts, component sub-assembly or final assembly of new or rebuilt chassis, as well as teardown, inspection and measuring components. Includes the training of new associates in the correct procedures and methods used to produce high quality race components/products. Support objectives for optimal race car performance, reliability, and drivability. Perform quality inspections on chassis components, record findings. Assist in determining countermeasures for chassis/vehicle faults. Pay Range $25-35/hr through an agency.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and some experience where the primary function of the position was maintenance and repair work on automotive and/or heavy equipment. Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, or a related field or possession of a certificate from a post-secondary vocational school is a plus. 3-5 years of mechanic, sub assembly or full vehicle experience.

Must demonstrated ability to perform difficult repairs on all types of automobile; ability to readily and accurately diagnose mechanical difficulties; ability to read and interpret technical repair manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints; ability to read and understand technical drawings, shop prints, mechanical curve charts, etc. Must have the ability to work from oral or written instructions and without instructions from own diagnosis; ability to lay out, organize and plan the work of others; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; good interpersonal skills; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; physical strength and agility; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands Requirements:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist while working.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work on close to the groundwork.
• Crawling.
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to work underneath suspended vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnosis problems and or remove replace parts.
• Standing for sustained periods during work or events.
• Sitting. Extensive travel and long travels.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long distances at the track to pit lane and around shop)
• Lifting. Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while servicing / maintaining a race engine, vehicles and equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.

Emotional Requirements:

• Make quick decisions
• Hazard awareness, aware of surroundings
• Planning and problem-solving
• Coping with change and other people